Summer Rolls

Good nutritional profile

Vietnamese fresh rice paper rolls with shrimp, noodles and herbs.

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Summer rolls (goi cuon) are soft Vietnamese rolls of rice paper wrapped around shrimp, rice vermicelli, lettuce and fresh herbs such as mint, cilantro and Thai basil; they are not fried. Two rolls (195 g) have about 205 kcal, 13 g of protein and 1 g of fat. The dip is extra: 30 g of peanut-hoisin sauce adds about 70 kcal and 440 mg of sodium, while the same amount of nuoc cham adds about 25 kcal.

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 6.6g (26.2%)
Fat: 0.6g (2.4%)
Carbs: 18g (71.4%)
Fiber: 1g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein6.6g11.8%
Fat0.6g0.9%
Carbs18g6.0%
Simple Sugars6.3gEstimate
Complex Carbs10.7gEstimate
Fiber1g4.0%
Water74g3.0%
Calories1064.7%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
55

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated0.12g0.6%
Monounsaturated0.25g1.0%
Polyunsaturated0.17g1.3%
Omega-30.051gEstimate
EPA4mg0.4%
DHA4mg0.4%
Omega-60.119gEstimate
Trans0g0.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C2.68mg
Vitamin E0.56mg
Selenium10.5mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A73.7mcg8.2%
vitamin B10.024mg2.0%
vitamin B20.034mg2.6%
vitamin B30.775mg4.8%
vitamin B60.062mg3.6%
vitamin B915.5mcg3.9%
vitamin B120.244mcg10.2%
vitamin C2.68mg3.0%
vitamin D0.023 (1 IU)mcg0.2%
vitamin E0.562mg3.7%
vitamin K28.2mcg23.5%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium33.4mg3.3%
iron0.701mg3.9%
magnesium18.9mg4.7%
phosphorus95.5mg13.6%
potassium134mg5.2%
sodium120mg5.2%
zinc0.591mg5.4%
copper0.143mg15.9%
manganese0.204mg8.9%
selenium10.5mcg19.1%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 113mg16.1%93%
Isoleucine 220mg15.7%97%
Leucine 411mg15.1%89%
Lysine 380mg18.1%104%
Methionine 194mg18.5%111%
Phenylalanine 430mg24.6%138%
Threonine 189mg18.0%100%
Tryptophan 57mg20.4%114%
Valine limiting242mg13.3%80%

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Allergens

GlutenFishShellfishPeanutsSoy

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Snack Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4 Total: 35 min

Ingredients

  • Rice paper sheets, 22 cm 8
  • Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 16 medium (240 g)
  • Dried rice vermicelli 90 g
  • Green leaf lettuce 120 g
  • Fresh mint 15 g
  • Fresh cilantro 15 g
  • Thai basil 10 g
  • Chives 8 (10 g)
  • Peanut-hoisin sauce or nuoc cham to serve
Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the shrimp in boiling water for 2 minutes, until pink, then cool them and halve them lengthwise.

  2. 2

    Cook the vermicelli in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, rinse it in cold water and drain well.

  3. 3

    Dip a rice paper sheet in warm water for 3-5 seconds and lay it on a damp board.

  4. 4

    Place lettuce, a small bundle of noodles and some herbs on the lower third of the sheet.

  5. 5

    Fold the bottom over the filling and fold in the sides, lay 4 shrimp halves and a chive above it, and roll up tightly.

  6. 6

    Repeat with the remaining sheets and keep the rolls under a damp towel.

  7. 7

    Serve with the dipping sauce.